As Jews, we believe in the value of life, and we go to great lengths to improve the quality of life for all living beings. However, in the process of tending to our health and to the medical needs of others, we sometimes encounter scenarios so ethically complex that we could use a little extra wisdom.
That is why we invite you to participate in a fascinating new course on Jewish medical ethics called Life in the Balance: Jewish Perspectives on Everyday Ethical Dilemmas. It will begin on Tuesday, October 29, 2013 and run for six Tuesdays at the Jewish Learning Centre from 7:30-9:00 p.m.
Life in the Balance addresses questions of critical importance, such as how to decide what to write in your living will or DNR directive, and whether to undergo genetic testing to determine your risk for diseases that could be avoided by taking preventive measures.
We’ll get into hot-button debates about fetal reduction—like whether we have the right to forfeit the life of one to save many—and about whether we should legalize the sale of organs to save the lives of those who might otherwise die on a waiting list.
You don’t have to attend every session of Life in the Balance to benefit. The cost for all six sessions is just $79.00 and includes a valuable course book as well as Additional Readings. You and your spouse can attend together for just $142.20.
Life in the Balance is expected to be one of our most popular courses. Please click here to as soon as possible to reserve your place or click here to view our Press Release.